Anthony Albanese has given an update on discussions around streamlining citizenship for New Zealanders in Australia after meeting with Chris Hipkins, as he affirmed Labor's view on deportations.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has welcomed"positive progress" on citizenship and deportation issues for Kiwis living in Australia.
New Zealand has long taken issue with Australia's deportation of criminals under Section 501 of the Migration Act and called for better recognition of its citizens living permanently across the Tasman. Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023
"They are complex issues, but I do want to acknowledge and applaud the positive progress that has been made in that regard over the past year, and we'll look forward to continuing to work on those issues."to deportations since coming to power last May, where the time a New Zealand citizen convicted of a crime in Australia has lived across the Tasman is taken into account.
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